The kultarr is a small carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae with unique morphological features. It is nocturnal, hunting a variety of invertebrates including spiders, crickets and cockroaches.

The kultarr (Antechinomys laniger) (also called the "jerboa-marsupial" or marsupial jerboa) is a small insectivorous nocturnal marsupial inhabiting the arid interior of Australia. Preferred habitat includes stony deserts, shrubland, woodland, grassland and open plains.

2025年3月19日 · A kultarr colony. Very few captive colonies of marsupials exist in research institutions. In 2007, we established a kultarr colony at Western Sydney University. We learned a huge amount about kultarr biology during the six years the colony was operational. It helped provide new knowledge to aid species conservation and inform translocation or ...

2022年5月2日 · Like a miniature kangaroo with bite, the kultarr is one of Australia’s most fascinating carnivorous marsupials. Built with strong back legs, huge ears and a feather-duster tail, this rare and elusive species is our version of the jerboa, a bizarre hopping mouse from the deserts of Northern Africa and Asia.

Antechinomys laniger has many common names, including kultarr, Jerboa-marsupial, Jerboa marsupial mouse, wuhl-wuhl, and pitchi-pitchi. ( Strahan, 1995 ) Contributors

The kultarr (Antechinomys laniger) is a small marsupial that inhabits arid and semi-arid areas of central Australia. The kultarr is the only species within its genus and is morphologically unique from other dasyurids. Like many Australian marsupials, the …

2017年10月27日 · The kultarr is a small, mouse sized marsupial that is brown/sandy coloured with a white belly. They have very large ears, protruding eyes, long delicate legs with four elongated toes, and a thin tail that is tipped with a dark tuft.

The kultarr (Antechinomys laniger) is a small marsupial that inhabits arid and semi-arid areas of central Australia. The kultarr is the only species within its genus and is morphologically unique f...

2024年7月27日 · The kultarr, scientifically known as Antechinomys laniger, is a small insectivorous marsupial that thrives in the arid interior of Australia. This elusive creature, also referred to as the “jerboa-marsupial” or marsupial jerboa, possesses a range of unique characteristics that distinguish it within the marsupial family.

The kultarr (Antechinomys laniger) (also called the 'jerboa-marsupial') is a small insectivorous nocturnal marsupial inhabiting the arid interior of Australia. Preferred habitat includes stony deserts, shrubland, woodland, grassland and opens plains.